We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team working on backend systems built mainly on a Java / Spring / Oracle / PostgreSQL stack. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on running a stable team, delivering reliably. 

What You will Do: 

Team Management 

• Manage a team of software engineers (typically 5–10 people) 

• Handle hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and day-to-day support 

• Keep the team productive, focused, and unblocked 

• Support engineers in their technical and career growth 

Delivery 

• Own delivery of features and improvements from planning to release 

• Work with product and stakeholders to agree on scope and timelines 

• Track progress, manage risks, and step in when things drift 

Technical Oversight 

• Stay close enough to the code to understand challenges and trade-offs 

• Review and guide design decisions (mainly within an existing monolithic system) 

• Ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability 

• Help the team make pragmatic decisions (not over-engineering solutions) 

Systems & Stack 

• Backend development in Java (Spring ecosystem) 

• Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL 

• Primarily monolithic applications, with some modularization efforts where needed 

Collaboration 

• Work with QA, product managers, and other teams 

• Communicate clearly on progress, blockers, and trade-offs 

• Represent the team in planning and coordination discussions 

Requirements: 

• Solid background in Java backend development (5–10+ years) 

• Min 2 years of experience leading a team (or strong tech lead ready to step up) 

• Experience working on monolithic systems and maintaining existing production codebases 

• Good understanding of Spring, relational databases, and backend architecture 

• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with people management 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with both Oracle and PostgreSQL 

• Familiarity with legacy systems and gradual modernization 

• Experience improving development processes in a pragmatic way